Sacred Space Definition

Sacred space definition in english dictionary sacred space meaning synonyms see also sacred college sacred cow sacred heart sacred mushroom.

Sacred space definition. To or transparencies of the sacred or holy. A sacred place is first of all a defined place a space distinguished from other spaces. The sacred manifests itself in time and space so that time and space themselves become diaphanous indications of the holy. The holy place a shrine forest grove temple church or other area of worship is symbolically marked off as a sacred area.

Sacred space is any space or area that has been dedicated to a sacred holy purpose. The rituals that a people either practice at a place or direct toward it mark its sacredness and differentiate it from other defined spaces. Sacred space is time and space we set aside or which spontaneously arises to experience a depth richness and sense of meaning that usually escapes us in fast paced everyday life when we are not as connected as we could be with our body intuition good thinking compassion and empathy and other emotions. An emphasis on sacred space is found in all of the world s major religions.

All religions have places set aside as holy which they use for worship prayer meditation and rituals. The reuse or altering of a sacred space multiple religions can be either harmonious or controversial.